Green Plantain Pancake W/ Cheese And Tomato Scallio

Name: Green Plantain Pancake W/ Cheese And Tomato Scallion Sauce (Arepa De Platanos Verde Con Queso Y Salsa De Tomate Y Cebolla)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 green plantain Large or 4 Small to Medium, peeled; 10 ounces white cheese Fresh, Colombian queso fresco, cubed; oil for frying; salt; 2 plum tomatoes Large, chopped; 3 scallions finely sliced; 1/4 cup cilantro chopped; salt to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

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1. Begin by making the Sauce. In a small sauce pot add in all the ingredients except the Cayenne Pepper. Stir to combine, cover with lid and cook on low heat while working on the pancakes.
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2. Fill a medium-sized pot to cook the plantains. Fill just enough water to cover the plantains. Bring to a boil and cook the plantains until fork tender. Then transfer it all in a large bowl and mash until smooth. Use your hands too to get a smoother texture.
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3. Place a piece of plastic wrap on your work surface. Grab a piece of the mashed plantain and roll it into a ball. Then pat it down to a pancake form. Place a piece of cheese in the middle. Grab another plantain ball and place it on top. With the help of the plastic wrap combine both pieces of plantains to make one pancake by patting it down or with a rolling-pin. Then set aside. Repeat this procedure until all mashed plantain is used up.
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4. Fry pancakes on medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side. Have ready a plate double lined with paper towel to absorb excess oil. Going back to the sauce. It should be saucy by this point. Add in the Cayenne Pepper before serving. Serve the pancakes warm with the sauce on top or on the side. OH! And for brunch a sunny side up egg will do the trick ;-)

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 green plantain Large or 4 Small to Medium, peeled, 10 ounces white cheese Fresh, Colombian queso fresco, cubed, oil for frying, salt, and more.

Yes, Green Plantain Pancake W/ Cheese And Tomato Scallion Sauce (Arepa De Platanos Verde Con Queso Y Salsa De Tomate Y Cebolla) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Plantain Pancake W/ Cheese And Tomato Scallion Sauce (Arepa De Platanos Verde Con Queso Y Salsa De Tomate Y Cebolla)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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